Here’s a nice photo laden review of an English hiker’s new hiking gear. it gives a great overview of what’s available out there for backpackers – since it’s a global internet market. I have the MontBell Ultralight Down Jacket and I love it. I plan to put it to good use this summer in Alaska hiking the Chilcoot Trail. The Montbell Stretch Gaiters look interesting to me also – the old ones I use are much heavier. And, as any backpacker knows, lightening the load is the name of the game.
